Privacy Policy

The Irish Congress of Southern California (“ICSC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or participate in our events, memberships, or volunteer programs.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and other details provided through membership forms, volunteer signups, vendor or sponsor applications, or event participation forms.

Account Information: If you register for an account on our site (for example, as a member, volunteer, or parade participant), we collect your login credentials and any preferences or profile details you provide.

Payment Information: When applicable, payment details are processed securely through third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card or payment data on our servers.

Cookies and Usage Data: We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Manage memberships, volunteer coordination, and parade participation.

Communicate updates, confirmations, and important event information.

Process payments and maintain accurate records.

Improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

Comply with legal obligations and organizational policies.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any outside parties.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help the website function properly. We use cookies to:

Keep members and volunteers logged in securely.

Enable form submissions and user dashboards.

Track general website usage to help us improve our content.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function correctly without them.

4. Information Sharing and Security

Your personal data is used only by authorized ICSC administrators and trusted service providers (such as payment processors or hosting services) who help us operate the site. These parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

5. Your Rights

If you live in California or another jurisdiction with privacy rights, you may request to:

Access or receive a copy of your personal information.

Request correction or deletion of your data.

Withdraw consent to certain uses of your information.

To make a request, please contact us at [insert contact email].

6. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites such as sponsor pages or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The updated version will always include the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Irish Congress of Southern California (ICSC)
415 Laurel Street
PMB #113 San Diego, CA 92101

Email: [email protected]